Charles Ellicott Commentary Deuteronomy 11:12

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Deuteronomy 11:12

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Deuteronomy 11:12

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"a land which Jehovah thy God careth for: the eyes of Jehovah thy God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year even unto the end of the year." — Deuteronomy 11:12 (ASV)

A land which the Lord your God cares for. —Literally, seeks, as in the margin of our Bibles. Compare Ezekiel 20:6: A land that I had espied for them, flowing with milk and honey, which is the glory of all lands. To search out a resting-place for them (Numbers 10:33). It is difficult not to think of the better land in this description, and of our Savior’s promise, I go to prepare a place for you. There the poor and needy shall not seek water, for He shall lead them to living fountains of water. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more.

That something unusual is indicated here seems to have occurred to the old Jewish writer, who says—“And does He not seek out all lands? as it is said, To cause it to rain on the earth where no man is” (Job 38:26).